The Rebirth of 111 West Monroe: A New Chapter for Chicago’s Historic LaSalle Street Corridor
To allow natural light to reach the new apartments and hotel rooms, the plan includes carving out a 60-foot by 70-foot atrium inside the building, avoiding any alterations to the street-facing facades. On the ground floor, hotel guests will enter through the historic lobby off W. Monroe St., with the residential entry located adjacent to […]
Beyond Four Walls: Catering to Researchers in Real Estate
Scientist-Centric Design: Unlike many companies with common needs like desks, meeting rooms, and breakout areas, the world of science is vastly different. Ensure that the lab supports smart workflows and can adapt to various lab types. State-of-the-art Facilities: Scientists can quickly discern a genuine state-of-the-art lab from the rest, mere claims of cutting-edge equipment fall […]
From History to Cutting-Edge: A tour of Victoria House
A Sensitive Transformation With its iconic presence on Bloomsbury Square, Victoria House enjoys a rich history, heritage, and exceptional architectural beauty. However, inside, a sensitive transformation is underway to create a one-of-a-kind ecosystem for London’s Life Sciences and Technology start-ups and scale-ups. The stunning atrium is at the heart of the building creating a memorable […]
Public: Where Scandinavian Design Meets Timeless Luxury
Opening up to the Public Public’s connections to transport are unparalleled, just 1 minute away from the train, bus, metro, and freeway, with private underground parking. Yet, there was an opportunity to make it even more inviting. The new name, ‘Public,’ not only references the building’s advantageous location but also the new ‘public garden’ on […]
From Unbuilt Space to Urban Oasis: The Story of Haga Norra
Connecting the Dots: The Inception and Evolution of Haga Norra Haga Norra is nestled between two prominent areas, Hagaparken and Arenastaden. Hagaparken, founded by King Gustav III, covers 144 hectares of lush nature, offering a serene setting with exquisite pavilions and architectural gems. Arenastaden, located in Solna, is a vibrant urban district renowned for its […]
A Tapestry of Creativity: Exploring the Human Touch at 3 Days of Design
When Craftsmanship moved in and AI was nowhere to be found! The theme of craftsmanship reminded us of the joys of multisensory experiences and while there were many amazing exhibitors, four stood out a little extra. “House of Craft” by Carl Hansen & Son Carl Hansen & Son captivated visitors with their exhibition, ‘House of […]
WtR Conversations: Morten Wettergren
Morten, tell us a little bit about Tomteboda It’s really a gigantic building, 100 000 SQM (1 070 000 SQF). The facade is 400 meters long, and I think we have Europe’s longest corridors running alongside it. It’s unique in many ways, but one of the things that stands out is the massive structure, you […]
WtR Conversations: Jens Rasmussen
Tell me about your office/practice! My colleague Rabbe and I were working in an office together, mainly on hospitals and other big projects. We were a bit tired of it and wanted to work on smaller and residential projects. Get to a more human scale if you will. We were prepared to do whatever. From […]